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Headway - Intermediate - Unit 4

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 in the Headway Intermediate coursebook, such as "physician", "wretched", "court", etc.

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physician
physician
[noun]

a medical doctor who specializes in general medicine, not in surgery

Ex: The physician examined the patient thoroughly before making a diagnosis. 
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human
human
[Adjective]

related or belonging to people, not machines or animals

Ex: The human brain is capable of remarkable feats of creativity and innovation. 
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woman
woman
[noun]

a person who is a female adult

Ex: This is my sister; she's a kind woman. 
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male
male
[Adjective]

belonging to the sex that cannot give birth to babies or lay eggs but is capable of fertilization of the opposite sex

Ex: The male lion's mane and larger size distinguish him from the female lion in the pride. 
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friend
friend
[noun]

someone we like and trust

Ex: David and Samantha became friends after meeting at a book club and discovered their shared passion for literature. 
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blood
blood
[noun]

the red liquid that the heart pumps through the body, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues

Ex: Donating blood can save lives and help those in need. 
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foot
foot
[noun]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

Ex: He traced patterns in the sand with his foot, leaving temporary imprints. 
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knee
knee
[noun]

the body part that is in the middle of the leg and helps it bend

Ex: He felt a sharp pain in his knee after twisting it during a sports activity. 
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to know
to know
[Verb]

to have some information about something

Ex: Do you know where the nearest gas station is? 
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their
their
[determiner]

(third-person plural possessive determiner) of or belonging to people, animals, or things that have already been mentioned or are easy to identify

Ex: The students are proud of their achievements. 
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there
there
[Adverb]

at a place that is not where the speaker is

Ex: Your keys are there on the counter. 
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disease
disease
[noun]

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

Ex: Many are working tirelessly to eradicate this deadly disease. 
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cure
cure
[noun]

a treatment or medicine that ends an illness or medical condition

Ex: Scientists are still searching for a cure for the disease. 
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cough
cough
[noun]

an illness or condition that causes someone to cough frequently

Ex: Emma has had a bad cough for several days. 
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death
death
[noun]

the fact or act of dying

Ex: Her grandfather's death had a big impact on her. 
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bed
bed
[noun]

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

Ex: I have a bedside table next to my bed for my books and glasses. 
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breakfast
breakfast
[noun]

the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

Ex: Breakfast plays an important role as it provides the body with the necessary energy and nutrients to start the day. 
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recipe
recipe
[noun]

a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including the ingredients needed

Ex: Emma found a simple recipe for tomato soup online. 
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vegetable
vegetable
[noun]

a plant or edible part of a plant that is eaten as food

Ex: Emma chopped the vegetables for the soup. 
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fruit
fruit
[noun]

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

Ex: For a refreshing summer treat, try blending frozen fruit, like bananas and berries, into a creamy smoothie. 
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biscuit
biscuit
[noun]

a small, crisp, sweet baked good, often containing ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit

Ex: Grandma's homemade biscuits are always a hit at family gatherings. 
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to swallow

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth through the throat into the stomach

Ex: Emma swallowed the tablet with a glass of water. 
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pear
pear
[noun]

a sweet yellow or green bell-shaped fruit with a lot of juice

Ex: A juicy pear is a refreshing treat on a hot summer day. 
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tea
tea
[noun]

a drink we make by soaking dried tea leaves in hot water

Ex: He added a splash of milk to his black tea for a creamy and smooth taste. 
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food
food
[noun]

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

Ex: He enjoyed trying new foods while traveling abroad. 
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wretched
wretched
[Adjective]

extremely bad in quality, state, or workmanship

Ex: The house was in a wretched state after the flood. 
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good
good
[Adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: She has a good memory and can remember details easily. 
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enough
enough
[Adverb]

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

Ex: The team had trained hard and believed they were fit enough for the upcoming match. 
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though
though
[Adverb]

used to introduce a statement that makes the previous one less strong and somewhat surprising

Ex: It was a challenging hike, but rewarding, though. 
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love
love
[noun]

the very strong emotion we have for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

Ex: The love between a parent and a child is often considered one of the strongest bonds. 
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change your position or location

Ex: She moved quickly to avoid the falling object. 
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glove
glove
[noun]

a covering for the hand and wrist with separate sections for the thumb and fingers, worn for warmth or protection

Ex: Sarah put on a pair of gloves before going outside. 
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some
some
[determiner]

used to express an unspecified amount or number of something

Ex: I need to buy some groceries. 
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to come
to come
[Verb]

to move toward a location that the speaker considers to be close or relevant to them

Ex: Can you come with me to the store? 
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home
home
[noun]

the place that we live in, usually with our family

Ex: The family moved into a new home in the suburbs. 
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dear
dear
[Adjective]

very loved or cared for

Ex: My dear grandmother has always been a source of comfort and wisdom in my life. 
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fear
fear
[noun]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

Ex: The fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder. 
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lost
lost
[Adjective]

missing and unable to be found

Ex: Sarah spent an hour looking for her lost phone. 
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most
most
[Adverb]

used to refer to someone or something that possesses the highest degree or amount of a particular quality

Ex: He is the most intelligent student in the school. 
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post
post
[noun]

a job, position, or role, often within an organization or a company

Ex: The military assigned him to a new post in a different region. 
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breath
breath
[noun]

the air taken into or sent out from the lungs

Ex: After running, she took deep breaths to catch her breath. 
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beneath
beneath
[Adverb]

in or to a lower position

Ex: A trapdoor opened, and he disappeared beneath. 
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boot
boot
[noun]

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

Ex: I love the sound of my boots clicking on the wooden floor. 
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to shoot
to shoot
[Verb]

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

Ex: The police officer had to shoot to defend against the armed suspect. 
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eight
eight
[numeral]

the number 8

Ex: The recipe called for eight ounces of flour, which is about one cup. 
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weight
weight
[noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: The weight of the bag is 10 kilograms. 
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height
height
[noun]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

Ex: He checked the height of the doorway to make sure the furniture would fit through. 
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to flood
to flood
[Verb]

to become covered or filled with water

Ex: The basement floods whenever there is heavy rain. 
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flower
flower
[noun]

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

Ex: I decided to buy myself a bouquet of flowers to brighten up my home. 
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power
power
[noun]

the ability to control or have an effect on things or people

Ex: The king's power over his kingdom was absolute. 
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to lower
to lower
[Verb]

to reduce something in amount, degree, level, value, strength, or quality

Ex: The company lowered its prices to attract more customers. 
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to allow
to allow
[Verb]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

Ex: She allowed her children to play in the park. 
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to follow
to follow
[Verb]

to move or travel behind someone or something

Ex: The team followed their leader up the mountain. 
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to wear
to wear
[Verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: She decided to wear a beautiful dress to the party. 
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court
court
[noun]

the group of people in a court including the judge and the jury

Ex: The court listened carefully to the witness's testimony. 
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piece
piece
[noun]

a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one

Ex: He carefully sorted through the pieces of wood to find the perfect ones for his project. 
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week
week
[noun]

a period of time that is made up of seven days in a calendar

Ex: He tries to exercise at least three times a week. 
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to flow
to flow
[Verb]

to move smoothly and continuously in one direction, especially in a current or stream

Ex: The river flowed gently through the valley, carrying leaves downstream. 
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pair
pair
[noun]

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

Ex: She bought a new pair of earrings to match her evening gown. 
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to answer
to answer
[Verb]

to say, write, or take action in response to a question or situation

Ex: The job interviewee confidently answered all the questions posed by the interviewer. 
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receipt
receipt
[noun]

a written or electronic record showing that money, goods, or services have been received or paid for

Ex: Keep the receipt in case you need to return the jacket. 
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